HIC Virginia Exam Tested
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1) Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a
cap sheet, mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing
material is: - ANSWER Built-up roof covering
2) Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of units vertical in
12 units horizontal or greater. - ANSWER 2
3) If the length of a piece of gutter is 22 ft 6 inches, what is the max
slope that can be provided? - ANSWER 1-3/8", Metal gutters on a
house appear to be level. However, they actually slope at least 1" every
16' toward the downspouts (1/16 per foot). 22'-6" - 16'-0" = 1 inch 22'-
6" - 16' = 6' 6 6'-6" x 1/16 = 6/16 = 3/8" Total Max Pitch = 1-3/8"
4) What is the emittance value of steel? - ANSWER 0.12
,5) Which would not be considered an overlooked location to install
insulation? - ANSWER Open attic space.
6) This type of insulation installation adheres the flange outside edge to
the face of the framing. - ANSWER Inset stapling.
7) A ______ wall is a masonry outer non-weight bearing wall that is not
braced at each story. - ANSWER Curtain
8) When installing fascia, measure the cover required, cut the fascia
the proper width, and punch snaplock "ears" every _______along the
top of the fascia using a snaplock punch. - ANSWER
9) Garage floor surfaces must be made of approved - ANSWER
noncombustible
10) Which type of joint is made in concrete to cause cracking in
preselected locations? - ANSWER Contraction
11) What is the minimum length between lap splices on reinforcing
steel? - ANSWER The lap can be designated in either inches or bar
diameters but should not be less than 12 in
, 12) When repointing mortar, the depth of the mortar removed should
be equal to or exceed times the thickness of the original joint. -
ANSWER 2
13) What is the minimum wall thickness in inches for a plain masonry
foundation wall with a height of 6 feet with a unbalanced backfill height
of 5 feet constructed in sandy gravel soil? - ANSWER 6 solid or 8
14) Which type of primers are unique in providing galvanic protection
to steel? - ANSWER Zinc-rich coatings
15) The shortest screw that can be used to install a 5/8" gypsum panel
to wood studs is ___. - ANSWER 1-1/4" Type W bugle head
To place a resilient channel either a ___ or ___ screw can be used. -
ANSWER 1-1/4" Type W bugle head; 1-1/4" Type S bugle head
Gypsum products should be stored ___ in a shed or outbuilding. -
ANSWER Stacked flat
What is the maximum rafter span for #1 Spruce-Pine-Fir 2X12 spaced
16 inches o.c. with a ground snow load of 30 PSF and a dead load of 20
PSF with the ceiling not attached to the rafters? - ANSWER 19-2
Questions With Revised Correct
Detailed Answers |ALREADY
GRADED A+ PASS 2024 >> BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
1) Two or more layers of felt cemented together and surfaced with a
cap sheet, mineral aggregate, smooth coating or similar surfacing
material is: - ANSWER Built-up roof covering
2) Asphalt shingles shall only be used on roof slopes of units vertical in
12 units horizontal or greater. - ANSWER 2
3) If the length of a piece of gutter is 22 ft 6 inches, what is the max
slope that can be provided? - ANSWER 1-3/8", Metal gutters on a
house appear to be level. However, they actually slope at least 1" every
16' toward the downspouts (1/16 per foot). 22'-6" - 16'-0" = 1 inch 22'-
6" - 16' = 6' 6 6'-6" x 1/16 = 6/16 = 3/8" Total Max Pitch = 1-3/8"
4) What is the emittance value of steel? - ANSWER 0.12
,5) Which would not be considered an overlooked location to install
insulation? - ANSWER Open attic space.
6) This type of insulation installation adheres the flange outside edge to
the face of the framing. - ANSWER Inset stapling.
7) A ______ wall is a masonry outer non-weight bearing wall that is not
braced at each story. - ANSWER Curtain
8) When installing fascia, measure the cover required, cut the fascia
the proper width, and punch snaplock "ears" every _______along the
top of the fascia using a snaplock punch. - ANSWER
9) Garage floor surfaces must be made of approved - ANSWER
noncombustible
10) Which type of joint is made in concrete to cause cracking in
preselected locations? - ANSWER Contraction
11) What is the minimum length between lap splices on reinforcing
steel? - ANSWER The lap can be designated in either inches or bar
diameters but should not be less than 12 in
, 12) When repointing mortar, the depth of the mortar removed should
be equal to or exceed times the thickness of the original joint. -
ANSWER 2
13) What is the minimum wall thickness in inches for a plain masonry
foundation wall with a height of 6 feet with a unbalanced backfill height
of 5 feet constructed in sandy gravel soil? - ANSWER 6 solid or 8
14) Which type of primers are unique in providing galvanic protection
to steel? - ANSWER Zinc-rich coatings
15) The shortest screw that can be used to install a 5/8" gypsum panel
to wood studs is ___. - ANSWER 1-1/4" Type W bugle head
To place a resilient channel either a ___ or ___ screw can be used. -
ANSWER 1-1/4" Type W bugle head; 1-1/4" Type S bugle head
Gypsum products should be stored ___ in a shed or outbuilding. -
ANSWER Stacked flat
What is the maximum rafter span for #1 Spruce-Pine-Fir 2X12 spaced
16 inches o.c. with a ground snow load of 30 PSF and a dead load of 20
PSF with the ceiling not attached to the rafters? - ANSWER 19-2
